Misuse of power of attorney; financial exploitation of incapacitated adults, penalty. (SB690)
Introduced By
Sen. Monty Mason (D-Williamsburg)
Progress
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Passed Committee |
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Passed House |
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Passed Senate |
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Signed by Governor |
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Became Law |
Description
Misuse of power of attorney; financial exploitation; incapacitated adults; penalty. Makes it a Class 1 misdemeanor for any person granted authority to act for a principal under a power of attorney to knowingly or intentionally engage in financial exploitation of an incapacitated adult. The bill also provides that the power of attorney terminates upon such conviction. This bill is a recommendation of the Virginia Criminal Justice Conference. Read the Bill »
Status
01/26/2022: Incorporated into Another Bill
History
| Date | Action |
|---|---|
| 01/20/2022 | Presented and ordered printed 22104031D |
| 01/20/2022 | Referred to Committee on the Judiciary |
| 01/26/2022 | Incorporated by Judiciary (SB124-Obenshain) (15-Y 0-N) (see vote tally) |